‘This is my whole life': Frank ‘The Pizza King' closes its doors after 64 years in Englewood

DENVER (KDVR) — The iconic Englewood pizzeria officially closed its doors over the weekend after more than six decades on South Broadway.
Frank 'The Pizza King' was a local spot that served up pies for 64 years, that is, until the building they rented was sold, and the new property owners made it clear they needed to leave. On Saturday, only a few months after the announcement, the pizzeria served up its last slices.
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The establishment was beloved by many locals, with hundreds of comments flooding Frank 'The Pizza King' Facebook posts with goodbyes. Some people said it was a cherished spot, with families growing up going to the local joint, and others even having their wedding rehearsal dinner at the spot.
'This so sad. So many of us and our families grew up going to Franks. I loved running into old friends, classmates, and long time generational families of Englewood. Franks Pizza was and forever will be our very own diamond in the rough. To some it may not have looked like much. But to all of us…. it was perfect,' one user said on Facebook.
The family posted videos on Facebook of their final goodbyes to the iconic spot.
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'I love you all. I'm going to miss everybody so much. This is my whole life,' said Maria Krascek, a relative in the family-owned business, in a Facebook post. 'I can't tell you how much all of you mean to me and my family, and my mom and dad, I hope they've been proud of us all these years. I sure have tried to make them proud.'
Matt Krascek, co-owner of the pizzeria, posted on Facebook on the final day.
'64 years has been amazing. I wish I could have been part of all 64, but I've been part of 38. We love you all so much. We're so grateful for you guys. You're part of our family,' said Matt.
The pizzeria closed its doors, but the family is hoping it's not for good. Matt said they're hoping to bring another Frank 'The Pizza King' into town, but he's not sure when that will happen.
'We hope to see you one time again soon,' said Walt Krascek, co-owner and son of Frank, the pizza king.
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